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1. Injuries Questionaire - Mike Murphy
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AN INVESTIGATION OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC INJURIES SUSTAINED WHILST SURFING

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Researcher.

Mike Murphy (38) is a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Rehabilitation through St Mary’s College, London. He is currently employed as a Clinical Exercise Therapist and Physical Training Instructor in the Royal Navy.

A keen surfer originating from Penzance, Cornwall, UK , Mike has previously worked as a lifeguard and taught Surfing, for a number of years. He is currently a Trainer and Assessor for the British Surfing Association

Introduction

There has been many investigations, into the most common types of injuries caused when, or by surfing, with lacerations and contusions having the highest regularity of incidence. Although injuries deemed as musculo-skeletal have a less common occurrence, they do require a longer period of rest, then post-injury rehabilitation to aid their recovery.

Aim.

The aim of this study, is to investigate common Acute ( < 6 weeks)) and Chronic ( > 6 weeks) musculo-skeletal injuries sustained when, or by surfing and to then create a database of injuries, to eventually identify any patterns or co-incidences, relative to lifestyle, weather, conditions, types of breaks and causes.

Once enough feedback has been received, it is intended to produce a detailed document of the findings, with methods of prevention by pre-activity preparations, post-injury rehabilitation exercise therapy in and out of the water, thus aiming to reduce incidences of injury.

Inclusion Criteria.

All surfing related musculo-skeletal injuries regardless of severity. These are: Bone, Ligament (sprains) , Tendon, Muscle, (Strains) Cartilage, Bursa, Synovial and degenerative diseases (Arthritis, etc) The degree of onset can be sudden (sharp muscle pull) or gradual such as Lower Back Pain.

Confidentiality.

All information received will be deemed ‘Medical in Confidence’ and names will not be publicised.

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All queries are to be emailed directly to Mike at: mpmurphy1967@yahoo.co.uk

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